Pear Jam
Pear jam is a traditional Romanian preserve with a golden, luminous color and a sweet, fragrant taste with subtle notes of vanilla and lemon. Pears are cooked in a thick syrup with sugar and spices, retaining their shape in small pieces or slices, resulting in a jam with a pleasant texture and distinctive aroma. Rich in fiber, potassium, and antioxidants, pear jam is delicious on buttered bread, as a filling for tarts and cakes, or served alongside aged cheeses.
Servings
8
Prep
20 min
Cook
60 min
Total
80 min (plus at least 2 h macerating)
🥘Ingredients
servings
Main ingredients
Flavoring
✅Dietary Compatibility
Yield
approx. 3 jars of 370 ml
📦Storage
Refrigerator
Opened jar: up to 3 weeks in the refrigerator
Freezer
Sealed jar at room temperature: 12–18 months
🥗Nutrition Facts
Values per 100 g jam
Calories
230 kcal
Protein
0.2 g
Fat
0.1 g
Carbohydrates
58 g
Fiber
1 g
🍷Pairs Well With
💡Variations
Add 1 tsp freshly grated ginger for a spiced, exotic version — particularly good alongside pork or duck.
Combine pears with quince (50/50) for a more fragrant jam with better natural setting, thanks to the high pectin content of quince.
Add 50 ml of pear liqueur (Williams) or brandy before jarring for a refined, adult version.